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Attending a PPD Rating Exam when More Treatment Is Needed

January 23, 2019

Injured workers should attend their scheduled permanent partial disability exam whether or not additional treatment may be needed. Failing to attend a PPD exam when additional medical treatment is necessary may result in a denied […]

Under federal law and protections, injured workers who are unable to perform their jobs may use their Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) time for days off from work to attend to medical care and recovery […]

Lifetime rights to reopen a Nevada workers’ compensation claim are available to injured workers who are off work due to injury or occupational disease, or who receive a permanent partial disability award. Reopening a Workers […]

∙ If you file a workers’ compensation claim, your employer cannot legally fire you from filing a claim.

∙ If your doctor’s office is more than ten miles roundtrip, your employer’s insurance company must pay your travel expenses.

∙ If your doctors give you the green light to return to work with restrictions, you must accept your employer’s light duty work or you may lose your benefits.

Additional Posts

The Leading Causes of Occupational Disability

December 21, 2018

Musculoskeletal disorders are one of the main causes of occupational disability and employee absence in the workplace, often resulting in mild short-term and irreversible long-term disabilities. The Impact of Occupational Disability According to the Social […]

Under Nevada law, an injured worker may file a civil lawsuit against a third party, such as statutory employers or statutory co-employees under certain conditions. Injury Liability for Independent Contractors Under the “one action rule” […]

When injured workers in Nevada accept a lump sum payout for PPD benefits, the payment amount is reduced to reflect the present value of the award and claimants may be giving up important rights. Are […]

Understanding the Application of a Conclusive Presumption of Compensability for Firefighters and Police [infographic]

December 07, 2018

When firefighters and police officers develop heart or lung diseases or certain other medical conditions after completing at least two years of service, the illnesses are conclusively presumed to have arisen out of and in […]

When an injured worker wins an appeal for a denied claim with a hearing officer, an employer or insurer may file an additional appeal or motion of stay that impacts benefit payments. The Appeals Process […]

Permanent disability evaluations (PPD) are done to assess the degree of damage that results from a work-related injury or occupational disease. Once a work-related injury or illness reaches maximum treatment for improvement, an impairment rating […]